1936 | Delahaye 135 MS Special
Description
1936 Delahaye 135M Chapron 3 position Drophead
Chassis number: 47390
Registration number: XVV 117
This wonderful Chapron Bodied Delahaye is part of a prominent Austrian collection of top quality cars we have been tasked to sell. Previously under long-term Spanish ownership; This car resided in a southern Spanish collection prior to being purchased in Barcelona from the previous owner of some 2 decades.
The coachwork is by noted Parisian builder Henri Chapron & takes the form of a stylish three position drophead. The car is finished in immaculate three-tone pale grey paintwork in a manner designed to accentuate its curvaceous body lines. To the interior is brand new cognac coloured leather along with matching carpets. The fine vertically grained woodwork has also been removed & refinished. A full quota of period instrumentation is in its appointed place in the dash board.
Under the bonnet, the car is very tidy with a lusty six cylinder engine fuelled by triple carburettors. It starts readily & pulls strongly as might be expected from the multi-carb setup. The engine note is fruity to say the least & the car has a really sporty feel to it with the triple carb set up & has a very good turn of speed to it.
Under the current ownership the car has been thoroughly gone though & a host of small imporvements made. It is a real pleasure to drive & represents the quintessential French Grand Routier at its finest.
Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Delahaye
- Model series
- 135
- Model name
- 135 MS Special
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1936
- Mileage (read)
- Not provided
- Chassis number
- 47390
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- Not provided
- Number of owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Convertible (Roadster)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 40/55
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 2151
- Cylinders
- 6
- Doors
- Not provided
- Steering
- Right (RHD)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- 4
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Others
- Manufacturer color name
- -
- Interior color
- Others
- Interior material
- Others
Optional equipment
- Rechtslenker
Condition, registration & documentation
- Has Report
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive
Location
Vintage & Prestige Fine Motor Cars
Richard Biddulph
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